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Since the Jack Russell Terrier was first recognized as a distinct breed in the mid-nineteenth century, the breed has diverged into three 'sub-breeds'-the classic Jack Russell Terrier, the Parson Terrier, and the Russell Terrier-that are virtually identical, but have slight genetic differences. The Jack Russell Terrier Club of America was formed in 1976 meanwhile, both the Russell Terrier and the Parson Terrier have been officially recognized by the American Kennel Club, while the classic Jack Russell Terrier has not. The Jack Russell Terrier grew in popularity during the 1900s during this century, though, the breed actually began to be known as three distinct (yet virtually identical) breeds in different parts of the world: the Russell, the Parson, and the original Jack Russell. Several breeding clubs arose and by the turn of the twentieth century, the first official breed standard had been published, and dogs of this breed made their way to North America. By about 1860, the Jack Russell was considered a distinct breed. Russell used selective breeding to develop mostly white terriers that had both stamina and courage. Russell thought, would be able to enter fox dens and drive the foxes out so the hounds could chase them. Over the next several decades, Russell established a breeding program in order to develop a new terrier breed that would work with larger hounds on hunts the smaller terriers, Rev.

#JACK RUSSELL TERRIER PATCH#

Russell is quoted as saying that Trump was '.white, with just a patch of dark tan over each eye and ear whilst a similar dot, not larger than a penny piece, marks the root of the tail.' In the 2000 book The Jack Russell Terrier Handbook by D. That dog was named Trump, and is considered the origin from which all other Jack Russell Terriers have developed. Russell purchased a small, mostly white terrier from a local milkman. At the time, the English White Terrier (a breed that is now extinct) was commonly used in fox hunts, and hunters apparently had difficulty in discerning between the dogs and the foxes they were chasing. Jack Russell Terrier history begins in England in the early nineteenth century, when the Reverend John (Jack) Russell, a student at Oxford University who was also a priest and a hunting enthusiast, sought to create a new type of Fox Terrier. The breed is known for jumping, so owners should keep their nails trimmed to prevent accidental scratches from an overexcited jack russell welcoming visitors. Their coats stay relatively clean and rarely need baths although they will need to be brushed weekly to remove dead hair. Jack russells are considered a low maintenance dog breed when it comes to grooming. Jack russells do well with older children, although their energy can overwhelm younger kids so they should be monitored when around younger children.

They are easily bored by repetition and will find other ways to entertain themselves which when combined with their never ending energy oftentimes gets them in trouble with their owners. The jack russell terrier can be described as a happy cheerful companion that wants to be with its family constantly.

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Don't let their small size food you, these dogs are full of energy since they were bred to keep up with the horses on fox hunts and have enough energy left to chase foxes. The jack russell is a small dog breed that is usually 10-15 inches in height from ground to shoulders and weighs between 13-17 pounds.

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